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Tree trimming along Great Western Trail
Trail users: Please be aware that ComEd contractor Asplundh Tree Company will be trimming trees along the trail between St. Charles and Wasco, over the next two weeks.

Equestrian Trails
Re-Opened
All equestrian trails have been re-opened for riding in the Kane County forest preserves.

Stearns Bike Trail Closed
A portion of the Stearns Road bike trail is closed for road reconstruction. See the KDOT Press Release for details.

District awarded $389,200 OSLAD acquisition grant
The District was awarded a $389,200 OSLAD acquisition grant to help invest in a high-quality, 37-acre woodland in Big Rock Township. Gov. Pat Quinn announced the award, April 5. See our Press Releases page for details.

Prescribed burns planned in preserves
Conditions are once again right for prescribed burning. See our Press Releases page for preserve locations and details.

Special events at Creek Bend Nature Center
Creek Bend Nature Center is available for private rental. Located within LeRoy Oakes, this facility is perfect for weddings, receptions, parties or other special events. Showings are Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m., or by appointment. Call 630-444-3064.

Earth Day Events
Celebrate Earth Day with two Forest Preserve events! Plant trees with us on 4/19 at Fitchie Creek FP. Hike through LeRoy Oakes FP on 4/22. See our flyer for details.

Volunteer Campground Hosts needed
Love to camp and help others? Earn a free camping spot as a campground host with us. See Press Releases for more information.

Belding Lodge at
Brewster Creek
Rent the Belding Lodge at Brewster Creek Forest Preserve for your next gathering. See our Brewster page for details.
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Commissioners

John J. Hoscheit
District 12
President, Chairman

Barbara Wojnicki
District 15
President Pro Tem

Michael Kenyon
District 16
Secretary

Jesse Vazquez
District 8
Treasurer

Theresa Barreiro
District 2

Ron Ford
District 6

Michael Donahue
District 11

Philip Lewis
District 13

Mark Davoust
District 14

Deborah Allan
District 17

Drew Frasz
District 18

Rebecca Gillam
District 21

Maggie Auger
District 23

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee meets monthly to consider all business recommended through the Land Acquisition/Enterprise, Finance, and Planning & Utilization Committees as well as independent issues such as District policies/procedures, purchases/bids, master planning, studies/surveys, personnel, resolutions, and all other items not within the jurisdiction of the aforementioned committees. Once issues are approved by the Executive Committee, they proceed to the Commission for final consideration/approval.

If you wish to speak at an Executive Committee meeting, you must submit a completed Request to Speak Form. You may submit the form online no later than 24 hours before the scheduled meeting, or you may submit the form in person to the Committee Secretary no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
 
To contact Forest Preserve Commissioners:
Click here for a link to Kane County's web site, which includes contact information for each Commissioner. E-mail addresses are also available by selecting the link to each individual Commissioner's Web page.
 

SCHEDULE [ Meets as needed ]

Current Meeting Notice(s)
4/4/2014

Current Meeting Agenda(s)
4/4/2014

MINUTES
1/9/2014
2/7/2014
3/6/2014

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